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Chilli Carolina Reaper

Code: MS3053

The world’s hottest chilli – fiery, intense, and not for the faint hearted.

Famous for its extreme heat, the Carolina Reaper is perfect for chilli lovers who crave intense spice. With a Scoville rating of 1.6–2.2 million, it delivers a powerful punch. Once established, it grows easily and produces abundant fruit.
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Planting Instruction
  • How To Sow: Choose a well drained site in full sun. Sow these seeds in trays for subsequent transplanting or, after frosts, sow directly in a well prepared seedbed. Sow seeds 5 cm apart, in rows 10-15 cm apart and to a depth of 5 mm. Later, transplant or thin to 40 cm apart.
  • Seedling Care: Keep seedbed or trays evenly moist during the germination period of 7-14 days. Apply fertiliser two weeks after germination for healthier plants and maximum crop. Protect your seedlings from slugs, snails and insect pests; go to mcgregors.co.nz for appropriate plant health and pest control products.
  • Hints & Tips: Handle with care. Use gloves when harvesting. SHU rating: 2.2 million. Needs consistently warm soil and a long season; grow in pots in cooler areas for extra heat. The seed contained in this packet is packed in dry air and sealed in foil to protect it from moisture and sunlight (heat). If you need to store seed do so in a cool, dark location.
  • These seeds are not pasteurised.
Specs & Warranty
Seed Count Approx. 5 seeds
Best Months To Sow - Temperate Regions Sep - Nov
Best Months To Sow - Warmer Regions Aug - Dec
Sowing Position Full Sun
Grow In Gardens, Containers
Seed Spacing 5 cm
Seed Planting Depth 5 mm
Plant Spacing 45 – 60cm apart
Harvest/Maturity 90 – 120 days

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